ENTERTAINMENTS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3234, 2 June 1911, Page 7

ENTERTAINMENTS.

PATHE PICTURES

Something unusually fine is promised to patrons of the Pathe Pictures this evening, Avhen yet another complete change of programme is to be presented. The quality of the pictures is exceptionally good, the dramatic series in particular being intensely interesting. Among these ope entitled “An Indian’s Gratitude” is the most noteAVorthy, the plot being enacted on. a goldfield during a “rush,” and it is said to embrace a graphic account of the life thereon. In ■■ similar vein “The Little Prospector” is a delineation of the pluck of a girl and her lover in preventing a gang of thieves from taking possession of a / mining claim. The story has a great wealth of dramatic incident contained in it, and this may also toe said .of “A Deputy’s Duty,” another Western legend. The" comics" include a wonderful variety of'really humorous scenes, the most salient titles being , “An Agony Column Romance,” “Three by Three,” and “Tontolini’s Aeroplanes,” Avhile the scenic subjects present a great many beautiful scenes. “Picturesque Majorca” is an enticing portrayal of the beauty spots of this the largest of the Balearic Isles, AA'hile “A Holiday in Wales” takes the onlooker through the most interesting localities. All important present-day happenings are portrayed ,in “The Pathe Gazette” and “The Gaumont Graphic.” This series Avill be screened for one night only, and Avill be replaced by an entirely neAVi programme to-morrow evening. * •

“THE SCARLET TROUBADOURS..”

An excellent amusement event for next AA'ee'k is the return visit of Mr EdAvard Branscombe’s Comedy Company “The Scarlet Troubadours,” from London, who appear at His Majesty’s Theatre on Wednesday, for three nights only The marked popularity and high success on thedr previous visit here has foilloAved them throughout their extended Australian and South African tour', and their efforts have been rcAvarded by a continuous succession of phenomenally brilliant and crowded audiences. A South African, exchange says:— “The Troubadours” revealed to an audience on Saturday night one of the cleverest and most delightful entertainments ever set upon His Majesty’s stage,* and the crowded audience were demonstratively charmed- —stirring up scenes of great enthusiasm that Avere quite remarkable.” The personnel is practically the same, as on their previous visits here with two exceptions, .namely, Miss Lily Fitzgerald, an operatic soprano, Avho the South African papers say possesses a voice of rare quality and power, and Miss Winifred Birch, the comedienne of the company, whose clever and catchy songs, dainty acting and graceful dancing is gaining great praise from all' parts. Among the old favorites to be Ave’comed back are Mr Ford Waltham and Mr Alfred Cunningham, the bass .and baritone singers; Mr Sydney Mannering, the tenor; Mr Leonard "Griffiths, the pianist.; Mr Claude Leplastrier, the art humorist; and that prince of jesters, Mr Edgar Warwick, who- leads the fun and merriment to. drive away dull care from all amusement seekers. The box plan is now open at Millers’.